WAFFLE HOUSE #565
28100 QUAILS NEST LN · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34135
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-57-6High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 150.4 ); Operator set up triple sink to achieve Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cooks line cut out diced ham (53 F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51 F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (58 F – Cold Holding) per operator all foods stocked over three hours prior. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line cut out diced ham (53 F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51 F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (58 F – Cold Holding) per operator all foods stocked over three hours prior. **Warning**
Basic 2
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-17-2026 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed partially eaten plate of hash browns on food warmer in back storage area next to three door reach in cooler. Operator discarded food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 1:29 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.